Organization EUI, Electricity Operations, Transmission

JobID 16877

Location Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Position Title Project Manager, Transmission Projects

Weekly Hours of Work 40

Business Unit Electricity Operations

About us Department Description Electricity Operations is responsible for the electrical transmission and distribution systems in and around Edmonton. We are focused on safety, reliability, and innovative and practical solutions. Our employees look after electrical infrastructure as well as the underground and aerial distribution networks. If you're looking for new opportunities, people who care and work that matters,

Highlights of the job We are hiring one f ull- t ime , p ermanent Project Manager, Transmission Projects position working out of Edmonton, AB .

At this time, we will be accepting applications from both external and internal applicants.

EPCOR Employees: please ensure that you are using your “ @epcor.com ” email address.

We’re seeking a Project Manager to lead and deliver a portfolio of Transmission projects and programs that support system growth and capital maintenance, as outlined in the General Tariff Application (GTA). This role involves managing budgets, securing approvals, coordinating resources, and ensuring timely, safe, and effective project execution. The Project Manager may also support smaller AESO Direct Assign or external customer projects.

What you’d be responsible for

Provide input to the Transmission Projects Business Plan and ensure an appropriate understanding of the GTA filing and approval process.



Support Transmission Asset Management in the development and writing of the Capital Business Case documents and Post Implementation Review documents for upcoming GTA submittals

Plan and execute Transmission p rojects based on the project baseline, and coordinate with stakeholders across EPCOR Distribution and Transmission Inc ( EDTI )

Develop comprehensive project governance documents (PMP, CPJS, PPR), ensuring accurate budget/resource estimates, documented assumptions, and clear scope definitions for effective reporting and variance analysis

Initiate and o versee the project lifecycle from approved PPR to project closeout, including stakeholder management, change management, regulatory permits, engineering work packages, detailed execution plans, equipment and construction services procurement, hazCOM and preconstruction meetings, and lessons learned

Ensure optimal use of resources by working collaboratively with other EDTI stakeholders to compare overall schedule alignment against resource availability and securing internal resources and external contractors to complete the work. Together with Transmission Scheduling and Project Controls, manage updates to all project schedules and forecasts on , at minimum, a monthly basis

Ensure compliance with EDTI procurement, regulatory, safety,



and legal requirements when hiring external contractors ensuring adequate qualifications, cost minimization, and proper contractor management . Communicating safety and environmental requirements or restrictions to all parties

Conduct project kick-off meetings for all projects within the Project Manager’s portfolio

Maintai n open communication with crews, inspectors and contractors, and conduct site visits to document progress, proactively identify risks and issues, and ensure compliance with the approved project scope, schedule, and budget

Perform routine safety inspections, documenting deficiencies and corrective actions

What’s required to be successful

Professional Engineer (P. Eng) with B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering with Power System Engineering option (preferred) or equivalent P.L.(Eng.)

Registered with APEGA as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.)

5 + years of progressively responsible experience in electrical transmission systems required, including direct design or construction experience

Strong knowledge of substation and transmission line construction methods, protection and control systems, and utility project execution

Experience in project management of complex utility construction projects required

Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, Ivara, e-scheduler)

Proven experience in procurement (RFPs, tendering, contract negotiation/administration), permitting, environmental assessments, and stakeholder engagement

Skilled in managing complex budgets, schedu

📌 Project Manager, Transmission Projects (Edmonton)
🏢 EPCOR Technologies
📍 Edmonton